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Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 20, 2014. Also cited in 43 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000100733, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: COLUMBIA SC - 544
Issue:
A Veteran received a letter by mail from the Dorn VAMC Prosthetics Clinic for clothing allowance. The Veteran states he never applied for any clothing allowance nor has he ever had a prosthetic. He called the number on the letter and spoking e with who he presumed was an individual using his information. The answer given to him was to contact his local Privacy Officer. The Privacy Officer will continue to investigate.
Outcome:
02/24/14: One Veteran will be sent a notification letter.